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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:Cars in the UK
Notice:Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:COMICS::SHELLEYELD
Created:Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2584
Total number of notes:63384

1510.0. "Fuel Injector Cleaning" by JUMBLY::RICHARDS () Tue Jul 23 1991 14:18

    Anyone out there recommend a company/ies specialising in cleaning fuel
    injector systems.  I'm convinced that the injectors on my Lucas K Jettronic
    system need `unclogging'.  If you are aware of any companies, do you know 
    what methods they use and if there are a variety of methods, which is the 
    best?
    
    I'm in the Reading/Basingstoke area.  
    
    
    Paul Richards
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1510.1CURRNT::SIMSATue Jul 23 1991 15:468
    Paul,                                            
    	Many years ago I tried an additive cleaner, can't remember the
    name, and this cleaned my FI out, and is a lot cheaper than a garage.
    
    You slimply add the cleaner to a tank of fuel, but I noticed that it
    gave some extra umphh the the fuel as well.
    
    Adrian
1510.2KETJE::SHASTA::RUTTERRut The Nut, DTN 856 7566Tue Jul 23 1991 17:5412
    Can't comment on the additives for cleaning injectors, but
    they are probably worth a try (although I personally would not
    use them in a turbo-motor).
    
    I know that Turbo Technics in Aldershot are listed as Bosch
    fuel injection specialists - perhaps you could give them a
    ring and ask what they charge, and what results you can expect.
    
    There must be other F.I. 'specialists' nearer to you though,
    a look through the yellow pages may help.
    
    J.R.
1510.3If it ain't broke-don,t fix it!GIDDAY::HOOPERCustomer Service (Hardware), SydneyFri Aug 30 1991 02:498
     I take my car to a tuning specialist, and they feed a special fluid
    straight into the fuel supply rail above the injectors. This stuff
    costs about $Aust. 40.00 a can. The engine runs on it for a few minutes
    and it does a good job of improving performance. It improves idle
    smoothness as well.
    Regards,
    	    Ray